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INTEL® CORE™ I5 PROCESSOR TECHNOLOGY
The Intel® Core™ i5 Processor puts smart performance well within your
reach. It delivers solid performance for everyday applications, with the
ability to increase speed as needed for demanding tasks thanks to new
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology . It automatically adapts to whatever you
are doing on your PC, dialing up speed to respond quickly to your needs.
It’s smart performance with a speed boost.
It also features Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology which enables each
core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering
the performance you need for smart multitasking. Get smart performance
now.
PERFECTLY PORTABLE
Lightweight and easy to handle at just over 4 lbs. (with standard battery)
with a thin 1” profile, the VAIO® S Series notebook is crafted for those on
the move. But true mobility is about much more than mere size and
weight. And that’s where this PC stands apart. A durable magnesium
casing and new G-Sensor™ Shock Protection technology help protect your
PC against the bumps and knocks common to life on the go. Plus a host
of energy-saving features deliver up to 5 hours of standard battery life, and
up to 7.5 hours with a large capacity battery (sold separately).
SEE THE LIGHT
Practical innovation is a cornerstone of Sony’s vision, and our keyboards
are no exception. Designed for ease of use, the s laptop features precisely
engineered keys to create a comfortable and intuitive typing experience.
And to make it even easier to find the right keys – whether typing day or
night, in the dark or light – an LED backlight creates a pleasant glow,
framing the individual keys and illuminating the lettering.
EASY CONTENT STREAMING
Now it’s easy to wirelessly stream content to your HDTV with the Intel
®
Wireless Display enabled S Series notebook. Sit back and experience your
favorite online TV shows and movies from the comfort of your couch.
Access music and photos from your hard drive or home network and
immediately send it wirelessly to the biggest screen in your home. With
integrated Intel® Wireless Display technology, searching for cables and
stringing them across your living room is a thing of the past .
Plus, the Intel® Wireless Display creates its own Personal Area Network
(PAN) so there’s no need to go through the cumbersome process of
adding devices to your home network. It just works.
CONVENIENT BACKLIT KEYBOARD
Practical innovation is a cornerstone of Sony’s vision, and our keyboards
are no exception. Designed for ease of use, theS Series laptop features
precisely engineered keys to create a comfortable and intuitive typing
experience. And to make it even easier to find the right keys – whether
typing day or night, in the dark or light – an LED backlight creates a
pleasant glow, framing the individual keys and illuminating the lettering.
DURABILITY
Hit the road with confidence. The VAIO® S laptop is built to help endure
the knocks, bumps and accidents common to frequent travel and day-in,
day-out computing. Important durability features include:
•
Magnesium alloy casing to help protect against knocks and bumps.
• G-
Sensor™ Shock Protection technology helps counteract sudden
movements by locking up the spinning hard drive to help prevent
potential damage, such as scratching, which could lead to data loss.
LED BACKLIT DISPLAY
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Specifications
General
Action Buttons: VAIO, ASSIST, Wireless
On/Off
Pointing Device: Electrostatic Touchpad
(Multi-Finger)
Security: Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys with 1.7mm
stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Camera: Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and
microphone
Backlit Keyboard: Yes
Processor
Type: Intel® Core™ i5-480M
Speed: 2.66GHz with Turbo Boost
Technology up to 2.93GHz
Technology:
Dual Core
Cache:
3MB
Memory
Installed: 4GB (2GB x 2)
Maximum: 8GB
Type/Speed: DDR3-1066MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 500GB
Type: HDD
Optical Drive
Type: DVD SuperMulti Drive
Audio
Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio
Display
Screen Size:
13.3"
Resolution: 1366 x 768
Back Light Technology: LED
Graphics
Processor: Intel® HD Graphics
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack: 1
Memory Stick® Media Slot: 1
Microphone Input: 1
Port Replicator Connector(s): 1
VGA Output(s): 1
DC-In:
1
HDMI™ Output(s): 1
Express Card®/
34 Slot: 1
Secure Digital (SD) Slot: 1
USB 2.0:
3
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium
-
Ion Battery
DVD Playback: up to 4.0 hours
Default Brightness: up to 5.5 hours
Maximum Brightness: up to 5.0 hours
Start-up Times
Average Boot Time: 60 seconds
Average Resume Time from Suspend: 2
seconds
First Boot Time: 5 minutes
Wireless/Networking
Ethernet Protocol:
10baseT/100baseTX/1000baseT
Bluetooth® Technology:
Bluetooth
Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR)
WiDi Ready: Yes - Intel® Wireless Display
technology
WiFi Adapter: Intel® 802.11a/b/g/n
Software
Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7
Home Premium 64-bit
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Office
Starter with reduced-functionality
versions of Word and Excel, VAIO Care™
,
Media Gallery™, PMB - VAIO Edition
Anti-Virus Software: Norton Internet
Security™ 2011 30-Day Trial Offer
Service and Warranty Information
Onsite/In-Home Service: Yes
International Service: Yes
Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Limited
Warranty. See actual warranty for details.
Environmental Information
EPEAT™: Gold
RoHS®:
Compliant
ENERGY STAR®:
5.0
Dimensions
Weight: 4.4 lbs. (with Standard Capacity
Battery)
Measurements: 12.95" (W) x 1.08-1.24" (H)
x 9.00" (D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery
(5000mAh), AC Adapter, Power Cord
Color:
Black
UPC Code:
027242818965
1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed and may vary.
2. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity will be less.
3. Viewable area measured diagonally.
4. Estimates only based upon Sony engineering testing. Actual
performance will vary based on notebook settings, environmental
conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.
5. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level
phone support. Additional telephone support may be available from
the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any
such support is determined by the aplicable software vendor. Long
distance charges may apply.
6.This PC is preloaded with reduced-functionality versions of Word and
Excel that include advertising. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key to
activate full-featured Office software on this PC.
7. Norton Internet Security™ 2011 30-day subscription is pre-installed on
your Sony VAIO PC. You need to activate the software for the product
to work. After your 30-days are finished, buy Norton Internet Security
to continue to be protected from viruses, hackers and identify theft.
8.Availability may be limited. See limited warranty for details.
9. HDMI cable sold separately.
10. Excluding end user interaction.
11. Requires TV adapter and compatible television. Does not support Blu
-
ray®
disc or other protected content playback.
12. Requires a system with Intel®
Turbo Boost Technology capability. Intel
Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 is available only on 2nd generation Intel
®
Core™
i5 and i7 processors. Performance varies depending on
hardware, software and system configuration.
13. Available on select Intel
® Core™
processors. Requires an Intel® HT
Technology enabled system. Performance will vary depending on the
specific hardware and software used.
14. Mobile broadband service sold separately.
15. Compatible camera and supporting media sold separately.
16. Allocation of system memory to graphics varies depending on
operating condition, version of device driver and total system
memory size.
Certain Microsoft products included with this computer may use
technological measures for copy protection. IN SUCH EVENT, YOU WILL
NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH
THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Product activation procedures
and Microsoft's privacy policy will be detailed during initial launch of the
product, or upon cvertain reinstallations of the software product(s) or
reconfigurations of the computer and may be completed by internet or
telephone (toll charges may apply).
© 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, Media
Gallery, and VAIO Care are trademarks of Sony. PlayStation and PS3 are
trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Intel and Core are
trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Excel are
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.
Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. HDMI is a trademark of
HDMI Licencing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change
without notice. All non-metric weights and measurements are
approximate and may vary.